National Register of Historic Places
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is a historic place in Fort Hancock and vicinity, Monmouth County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 80002505.
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Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District
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About this place
What is Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District?
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that includes Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground on Sandy Hook in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark on December 17, 1982. It is part of Gateway National Recreation Area, administered by the National Parks of New York Harbor office of the National Park Service.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District
- City
- Fort Hancock and vicinity
- County
- Monmouth County
- State
- New Jersey
- Listed on the National Register
- April 24, 1980
- NRIS reference number
- 80002505
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.44160, -73.99386
When was Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1980.
Where is Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District located?
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is located in Fort Hancock and vicinity, Monmouth County, New Jersey at approximately 40.44160, -73.99386. See the map above.
Is Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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